News and Notes 17 July 2023

'Yes' Banners Available

The Uniting Church WA Social Justice Commission have two 'Uniting for the Voice - Yes' banners available for congregations to borrow and display, to show support for the an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Please send expressions of interest to Daniel Vujcich on dlvujcich@gmail.com

For congregations who would like to print their own, the banner design can be downloaded from the UCA Assembly page - https://uniting.church/display-a-voice-banner/

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Safe Church Refresher

A Safe Church Refresher Workshop is taking place on Saturday 12 August from 9.00am to 12.30pm at Nedlands Uniting Church, 237 Princess Rd, Nedlands. This training is suitable for clergy, church leaders, members and those involved in community services. The cost is $30 per person to cover the workbook and light refreshments. Register by 7 August to cultureofsafety@wa.uca.org.au

Find out more about the Safe Church Training options here.

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Uniting Church WA Campsite Bookings

Did you know you can book the Uniting Church Campsite online? The Campsite is located in Seista Park, Busselton on the beautiful Geographe Bay and is available for use by Uniting Church members and employees, and for school and agency programs. There are 18 powered and 10 unpowered sites which can be booked and paid for online on our website. For group bookings contact the property team: property@wa.uca.org.au

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News & Information

What the Voice means to me #5 - Rev Robert Jetta, Chair of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) in Western Australia and Minister of Waroona Uniting Church, shares about what the Voice means to him.
You can watch the video from Rev Jetta and others from the Uniting Church community on the Assembly website - https://uniting.church/what-the-voice-means-to-me/
Heart for the Homeless Collection Appeal - Sonshine FM together with Uniting WA, One Voice and Saint Pat’s are collecting items to show our Heart for the Homeless. Items collected throughout the appeal will help people sleeping rough in our city. Read the article to see which items are needed most.
Lafaek Diak - a Good Crocodile - A ‘good crocodile’ seems like an oxymoron to most people around the world but for the East Timorese it’s the symbol of their creation story. A Travel and Spirituality reflection by Alison Dyall. This article was first published in the June 2023 edition of Revive Magazine.
The Uniting Generations Network Meeting takes place on Friday 18 August from 9.30am to 11.30am at Trinity North Uniting Church in Greenwood. Contact Julie Ridden for more information on julie.ridden@wa.uca.org.au
Chaplain Training - Post-Service Veteran Support. The Senior Chaplain at RSLWA is planning a free training day on Tuesday 5 September 2023 from 9.00am to 3.30pm and is now seeking expressions of interest from Chaplains, Ministers and Pastoral Carers interested in attending. Please contact Barrie Yesberg by email chaplaincy@rslwa.org.au
Nungalinya College is the premier Combined Churches Training College for Indigenous Australians, Darwin NT. The College's Partnerships and Fundraising Manager Ox Roberts will be visiting Perth from 10 - 17 September and has some availability to speak to interested groups and congregations. If your congregation would like to hear more about the work of Nungalinya please contact communications@wa.uca.org.au and we will pass on the request.
Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth's weekly Wednesday Taize Services are currently on a break and will resume on Wednesday 9 August.

Events

July

Monday 17 July. Term 3 first day.
Friday 21 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Friday 21 July, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One - A Winter Serenade: Bellaluce in Recital at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Friday 21 - Sunday 23 July. Mission Shaped Ministry at St Augustine Uniting Church, Bunbury.
Friday 21 July, 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Family Social Night at NorthWay Uniting Church, Beldon.
Saturday 22 July, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at Gospel Methodist Church in Kenwick.
Friday 28 July. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Saturday 29 July, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Safe Church Awareness Workshop at GKI Uniting Church in Mosman Park.

August

Friday 4 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Friday 4 August, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Wednesday 9 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
Thursday 10 August, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Recitals at Ross - Musical Tapestry: Beautiful Music by Women Creators at Uniting Church in the City, Ross Memorial
Friday 11 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Saturday 12 August, 9.00am to 12.30pm. Safe Church Refresher Workshop at Nedlands Uniting Church.
Wednesday 16 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
Friday 18 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Friday 18 August, 9.30am to 11.30am. Uniting Generations Network Meeting at Trinity North Uniting Church, 89 Martlock Dve, Greenwood.
Friday 18 August, 1.00pm to 1.45pm. Wesley at One - There were girls too at Uniting Church in the City, Wesley Perth.
Sunday 20 August, 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Singing in Secret at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
Wednesday 23 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
Friday 25 August. Uniting Church Centre closed.
Wednesday 30 August, 5.15pm to 6.00pm. Taize Service at Uniting Church in the City, Trinity Perth.
Thursday 31 August, 9.00am to 12.00pm. Ethical Ministry Workshop - Self-Care in Ministry at Maylands-Mt Lawley Uniting Church.

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View Prayer Calendar

This week we pray for:

Northam, Toodyay and York Uniting Churches
Council of Churches WA and YouthCARE

Work With Us

Check out job opportunities within the Uniting Church WA

Minister (Full Time) Wagin Group of Congregations
Applications are invited for a Full-Time Minister to fill a vacant placement at Wagin Group of Congregations, Wagin.
Applications close 23 July 2023, 5.00pm

Pilbara Patrol Remote Area Bush Chaplain
The Pilbara Patrol Bush Chaplaincy is an outreach of the Uniting Church in the North of Western Australia, funded by Frontier Services. The aim of the role is to offer emotional, physical, and spiritual care and support to people living in this remote area.
Applications close 23 July 2023, 5.00pm

Presbytery Minister (Pastoral)
The Presbytery Minister (Pastoral) will ensure the health and vitality of ministers as well as congregations, ministering alongside members of the Pastoral Relations Committee within the Presbytery in their tasks of pastoral oversight.
Applications close 23 July 2023, 5.00pm

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